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Found October 27, 2012 on NESN.com:
PLAYERS: Chris Wondolowski
8 a.m. ET: Major League Soccer has grown by leaps and bounds since its inaugural season in 1996, but one thing was frozen in time. That year, "Rocket" Roy Lassiter led the league with 27 goals. It became a single-season record, as many tried and failed to reach that number in the following years. Chris Wondolowski can break Lassiter's record. The San Jose Earthquakes striker has bagged 26 goals in 2012, and he stands on the brink of history. If he scores twice in San Jose's final regular season game he will set a new standard in American soccer. The Earthqukes, winners of this season's Supporters Shield, visit the Portland Timbers on Saturday, and all eyes will be on the man they call "Wondo." The 29-year-old has powered a San Jose attack which leads the league in goals. If there are holes in Portland's defense -- the third worst in MLS -- it's likely Wondolowski will find them. We'll be watching, as Wondolowski's c...
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